Scheduling An Appointment

Contact Dr. Schroeder at 314-594-7047 to schedule an appointment.

Please be aware that if Dr. Schroeder is with a patient, she may not be able to take your call immediately. In this case, please leave a message indicating that you ﻿would like to schedule an ﻿appointment, and she will return your call later.

A credit card is required to reserve your initial appointment slot. A 48-hour notice will be required if you are unable to attend your appointment. Failure to provide such notice will result in your card being charged the full new-appointment fee of $175.

If you are not there, but someone else answers, is it ok to leave a brief message with them?

Preparing for Your First Visit

Your first visit is a very important one, and there is a lot to accomplish:

As this is your first time meeting Dr. Schroeder, you no doubt will be trying to determine whether it feels like there will be a good "fit" between the two of you, and whether she is someone you will feel comfortable working with.

You may have ongoing life stressors at the present time that you are hoping to talk about.

Dr. Schroeder is also very interested in getting to know you and making sure that you feel you have been "heard."She especially will want to get a sense of the current issues that have prompted you to seek treatment.

In addition, as a medical doctor, Dr. Schroeder must ask you a number of specific questions to ensure that she understands your medical history and arrives at an accurate diagnosis.

She will ask about things such as: medical conditions, medications that you may be taking, allergies, prior mental health treatment (if any), substance history, family medical and mental health history, and even a few questions about your upbringing and current life circumstances.

If Dr. Schroeder asks about things that seem irrelevant to you, that is probably because she is trying to "rule out" alternate diagnoses and explanations for your condition. She apologizes in advance and thanks you for your patience. While it can be frustrating to go over what may feel like "irrelevant" material, this is actually very important for ensuring an accurate diagnosis. See below for ways you can help make this process quicker and more efficient.

Things to think about ahead of time:

Since there is a lot of material to cover during your first appointment (see also above right), it can help if you have thought about the following things in advance:

(Consider writing things down to help you remember.)

Bring a list of any medical conditions you may have.

Have you had any major surgeries or injuries in the past?

Bring a list of any medications you may be taking, including dosages. Don't forget to include nutritional supplements and/or oral contraceptives!

Any significant food or medication allergies?

If you would like Dr. Schroeder to communicate with your primary care physician, or with any other providers (psychotherapists, etc.), please be sure to bring their contact information.